Purchasing Manager

Job Description Job Summary The Purchasing Manager leads sourcing and procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring reliable supply, competitive total cost, and strong supplier performance. This role develops and executes sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials while leading a purchasing team and partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance to achieve business objectives. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Job Duties u2003u2022 Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity. u2003u2022 Lead and develop a team of buyers responsible for procurement execution and supplier management. u2003u2022 Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance through structured scorecards and continuous improvement initiatives. u2003u2022 Partner with Production Planning and Operations to align procurement with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and production schedules. u2003u2022 Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts for direct materials and indirect services. u2003u2022 Identify and deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and risk mitigation opportunities. u2003u2022 Utilize ERP and procurement data to manage spend, monitor KPIs, and drive performance improvements. u2003u2022 Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. u2003u2022 Support global sourcing initiatives and manage supply chain risks affecting continuity of operations. u2003u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA or CPM/CPSM preferred). u2003u2022 7u201310+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment. u2003u2022 Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations. u2003u2022 Experience managing or leading purchasing teams. u2003u2022 Exposure to global supply chains and ERP-based procurement systems. Competencies/ Skills u2003u2022 Intermediate verbal and written communication skills u2003u2022 Cross-functional collaboration u2003u2022 Data-driven decision making u2003u2022 Leadership and team development u2003u2022 Risk management and problem solving u2003u2022 Strategic sourcing and negotiation u2003u2022 Supplier relationship management

Created: 2026-04-10